970 — Dusty Violet Dark
Reds family#AD5567
Anchor 970 — Dusty Violet Dark — has hex #AD5567 and RGB 173, 85, 103. This medium, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 970
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 970
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 970
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 970
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 1018 (Antique Mauve Light) (ΔE 3.06) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 970
Anchor threads that pair well with 970, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor970 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 970
Known as Dusty Violet Dark, Anchor 970 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a steady and rich feel that suits ladybug designs and barn scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tomato patterns or roses for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 970 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 970 is Dusty Violet Dark — a medium red thread (hex #AD5567, RGB 173, 85, 103). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 970?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark) is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 73%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 70%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 970?
The closest Anchor threads to 970 are 1018 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 3.06), 68 Dusty Plum Medium (ΔE 5.3), and 77 Plum Medium (ΔE 5.65). These are useful substitutes when 970 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 970 good for?
Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 970.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 970 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.